Saturday, November 10, 2018What: Fundraiser Bazaar and Craft FairWhen: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, November 10Where: 3801 Polkville Road, Shelby, NC More Info: Camp Call Chapter No. 287, Order of The Eastern Star will hold this Fundraiser Bazaar and Craft Fair. They will also have hotdogs with all the trimmings for sale.What: CHANGE IN LOCATION to Veterans Day Parade and ProgramWhen: Parade 10:00 am; Program 11:00 am, November 10Where: Begin at Washington and Graham Streets, Shelby, NC. More Info: This event has a change in location. This had to be changed due to street closing in uptown Shelby. Monday, November 12, 2018What: Operation Christmas ChildWhen: Mon., Nov. 12, 1:00-4:00 pm; Tue., Nov. 13, 6:00-8:00 pm; Wed., Nov. 14, 1:00-4:00 pm; Thur., Nov. 15, 9:00-11:00 am; Thur., Nov. 15, 6:00-8:00 pm; Fri., Nov. 16, 1:00-4:00 pm; Sat., Nov. 17, 9:00-11:00 am; Sun., Nov. 18, 2:00-4:00 pm; Mon., Nov. 19, 9:00-11:00 amWhere: Heritage Fellowship Church, 104 Oliver Avenue Shelby, NC 28152 (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs, NC) More Info: I hope you know about Operation Christmas Child, https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/, and are packing shoeboxes full of fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items as a way of sharing God's love and the Good News of Jesus Christ with hurting, needy children around the world. This ministry is so special and powerful! Heritage Fellowship Church in Boiling Springs, NC, is a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week November 12th through the 19th! Bring your shoeboxes to start them on their journey to children that God knows by name.Tuesday, November 13, 2018What: CCHPP Meeting Welcoming Richard SmithWhen: 4:00 pm, November 13Where: In the Fellowship Hall of Crouse United Methodist Church, GPS address: 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033 More Info: Crouse Community History and Photo Project is pleased to announce that Lincoln County historian Richard Smith will be joining us as co-presenter at the Crouse Community History and Photo Project meeting. Richard, along with CCHPP members, will share with the group the research and process involved in the recent joint project: Jack Tatum: From Crouse to NFL Star. For more information, Mona Ramsey, Crouse Community History and Photo Project, Crouse, NC 28033. Phone: (704-736-1440) or rramsey6@bellsouth.netThursday, November 15, 2018What: Crest Middle School - Annual Blood DriveWhen: 2:00-6:00 pm, November 15Where: Crest Middle School More Info: If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate blood please email agates@clevelandcountyschools.org or call 704-476-8221 ext. 4528 and leave a message for Angie Gates.AnnouncementsWhat: Belwood Heritage MuseumWhen: 1st Sunday of each Month Where: 133 Carpenter's Grove Church Rd., Lawndale, NC, beside the old Belwood SchoolWhat: Ring the Red Kettle Bells for The Salvation ArmyMore Info: Halloween's a day, but Christmas is a season! A season for giving, a season for helping. The Salvation Army has opportunities to ring the red kettle bells to help your neighbors in need. Consider what you can do this holiday time, what time you can give to help the Army continue in 'Doing the Most Good!" Talk to your family, your prayer group, your Sunday school class, your civic club, your office or factory mates, about forming a bell-ringing team. Then call us at 704-482-0375.What: Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland County taking ApplicationsMore Info: Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland County is taking applications for its 2019 Homeownership program from November 1 - December 30, 2018. The applicant must be able to pay an affordable house payment, have a need for better housing, must live or work in Cleveland County and must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity by completing "sweat equity" on their house and by attending Homeowner education classes. Applications and information can be picked up at the Health Department, Shelby Library, Baptist Association on Wyke Road, Social Services or the Habitat ReStore on West Grover Street. If you want to receive an application by mail call the Habitat office at 704-482-6200. Initial applications must be returned between November 1- and December 30 to be considered.Saturday, November 17, 2018What: 27th Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass ConventionWhen: 6:30pm (doors open at 5:00pm), November 17Where: Ellenboro School Gymnatorium, 813 Piney Mountain Church Road, Ellenboro, NC More Info: Host Band: Golden Valley Crusaders. Admission: $10, kids 10 and under free. Soft drinks, coffee and snacks available for purchase beginning at 5:30. For more information call 828-453-7457 or 828-589-2126.What: Cleveland County Partnership for Children's 2nd Annual Holiday BazaarWhen: Doors open at 8:00 am, November 17Where: The Cleveland County Partnership for Children, Historic Central School, 105 East Ridge Street, Kings Mountain, NC. More Info: The Cleveland County Partnership for Children's Second Annual Holiday Bazaar will be benefiting Early Head Start. Vendors will be on hand selling homemade items, baked goods and items from vendor favorites, such as Avon, Thirty-One and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too! What: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Melinda HumphriesWhen: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, November 17Where: Friendship Masonic Lodge No. 388, McBrayer Homestead Road, Boiling Springs, NC More Info: Friends from Crestview Baptist Church and the community are holding a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Melinda Humphries, wife of Jim Humphries and media assistant at Crest Middle School. Melinda is battling cancer for the second time. They are raising money to help pay for the cost of upcoming treatments. Plates are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 -12 years. Tickets are available from Crestview Baptist Church, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, 704-487-7485 or United Christian Missions, 113 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, 980-220-1013. Sunday, November 18, 2018What: Breakfast with SantaWhen: 7:30 am - 10:30 am, November 18Where: North Pole (KM Woman's Club) 108 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC More Info: $8 per Adult, $5 per Child. Breakfast, Elf Closet, Professional Photos for Purchase. Breakfast Buffet for adults - character pancake/bacon or sausage, juice or milk for children.Monday, November 19, 2018What: Town of Waco MeetingWhen: 7:00 pm, November 19Where: 222 AW Black Street, Waco, NC 28169 More Info: The Town of Waco will hold their monthly meeting.Sunday, November 25, 2018What: 2018 Boiling Springs Christmas ParadeWhen: 3:00 pm, November 25Where: Boiling Springs, NC More Info: For additional information please call 704-434-2357 or visit www.boilingspringsnc.net/events.Saturday, December 1, 2018What: 2018 Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Christmas ParadeWhen: 1:00 pm, December 1 (Deadline for entries Mon., Nov. 19)Where: Downtown Crouse, NC More Info: Spectators are welcome and interested churches, organizations or individuals are urged to submit an application form to enter golf carts, tractors with trailers, floats, lawn mowers with trailers, classic cars, trucks, four wheelers, bicycles, floats, and goats, horses with wagons or buggies and horses with riders. We do ask that business and corporate entities maintain a seasonal atmosphere and play down any commercial aspects. The Santa Claus Float at the end of the parade will be the only Santa Claus in the parade. On parade day all entries will begin lining up at 12:00 noon in Crouse United Methodist Church parking lot located at GPS Address 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC. With all entries required to be on site by 12:00 and in line by 12:30 pm. All entries must have a holiday theme. No exceptions. Be creative, decorate your entry with a festive holiday theme. Fill out a parade entry form in advance, these can be picked up at the Crouse Fire Department, Crouse Post Office, Mem'ry Lane Antiques & Finds or at the Crouse Community History & Photo Project Office, and return to the Crouse FD. Entry forms can also be filled out the day of the parade but the Ladies Auxiliary prefers having them in advance. For more information or questions concerning the parade please contact Crouse Fire Department, 704-735-2247 or Mona Ramsey Crouse Community History & Photo Project 704-736-1440.